How to Use Chalk Paint _ You can use chalk paint on pretty much any surface, keeping these things in mind: Chalk paint is fairly thick, which means you don't have to sand or prime beforehand. This saves hours of prep work, especially when you are doing a big project like kitchen cabinets. (Although no sanding is required, you might want to wipe them down, however, especially if there's grease or residue buildup.) Paint as you would with ordinary paint to cover the surface. Chalk paint usually has less drips, and is quick to dry, often needing only an hour in between coats. Use your technique of choice to get a layered or distressed finish, or go for a solid opaque look. To seal the surface, apply two to three coats of wax after you've finished painting. When you need to touch up later, just use the same paint to cover up any spots or scratches, then wax right over it again. As long as you use the same color, you'll never know the difference. (Just save a little bit of any custom_blended paint so you don't have to try to color match the second time around.) Since this paint is water_based, clean up is easy and the same as latex paint.

Where To Buy Chalk Paint _ Annie Sloan has the copyright on the term "chalk paint" so other vendors use slight variations on the name. When Googling, try different but similar words like chalked, or chalky, paint to find options. Check the Annie Sloan database for a stockist near you, or order online at Restored Home. A 32_ounce can above retails for า቗. The downside is that her color selection is limited, but they are easy to mix to get the shade you want. Rust_oleum sells Chalked Ultra Matte Paint at places like Amazon or Home Depot, where it sells for about ม for a 30_ounce supply. It also comes in spray paint form, which is greater for quick, smaller projects. Valspar's Devine Color Chalky Finish Paint for อቛ is only available in limited Target stores, along with the Step 2 sealing wax. But you can order it online. Lowe's also has another Valspar product, just with different packaging, for a similar price. Kilz has a line of chalk style paint, which you can get at Walmart in stores and online at Walmart.com for a little over ฤ for a quart. It comes in a range of twelve colors. They also sell the sealing wax for about บ for 2ǐ ounces.